LIVERPOOL FC manager Kenny Dalglish should pair Luis Suarez and Andy Carroll as the spearhead of an attacking 4-4-2 formation in Sunday's Carling Cup final, and go at Cardiff City from the first whistle.

LIVERPOOL FC manager Kenny Dalglish should pair Luis Suarez and Andy Carroll as the spearhead of an attacking 4-4-2 formation in Sunday's Carling Cup final, and go at Cardiff City from the first whistle.

That was the view of more than 1000 LFC fans who took part in an online survey to pick their preferred Reds line up for Wembley.

We asked them what formation LFC should adopt, what players should take to the field and how they should approach the match.

In terms of formation, 4-4-2 was the clear winner, with 66% of people picking it. It was followed by 4-3-3 with 28% and 4-5-1 bringing up the rear.

Building from the back, it was no surprise to see Pepe Reina was chosen by 99% as the Reds goalkeeper.

According to the Echo site users, he would be protected by what has become the Reds regular back-four this season.

Glen Johnson and Jose Enrique were both picked by 97% of fans to guard the flanks, with Daniel Agger and Martin Skrtel the preferred centre back pairing, after being picked by more than 90% of people who completed the survey. Jamie Carragher received 10% of the vote.

Midfield was a much closer selection, although Steven Gerrard led the way after he scored 99%.

He will be joined in the fans' team by Charlie Adam , with the Scottish playmaker being chosen by 79% or respondents who obviously had an eye on Wembley's wide open spaces.

In the end Craig Bellamy (57%) and Stewart Downing (50%) won out, with Bellamy starting on the left-hand side and Downing on the right in the fans' team.

Kuyt was the next most popular player, being picked 35% of the time, while Jordan Henderson was chosen by 30% of fans.

Up front in our 4-4-2, things become a little more clear cut as Luis Suarez and Andy Carroll attracted the lion's share of the votes.

Suarez was chosen by 98% of LFC fans in our survey, with Carroll close behind on 87%.

Craig Bellamy also did well with 33%, but he will have to join the attack from midfield as he has done so effectively this season in the 4-4-2 formation.

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In terms of the LFC tactical approach, the fans who took part in the survey are clearly enjoying the Reds' return to their traditional pass and move style under Kenny Dalglish and feel that is the key to a Liverpool victory.

You can see a wordcloud made from all your advice above, with the words that were used the most appearing the biggest.

Tejinder from Malaysia said: "Hold the ball, do not give away possession easily. Play like we did against Man City in the semifinals. Charlie Adam should play the holding midfielder with Steven Gerrard given the space behind the front two. Downing to play crosses into the box and Carroll to threaten and score. Suarez to do his magic."

Eric Macdonald from Anfield Road feels that width is the key.

"Play wide with Bellamy and Downing. Feed Carroll in the air to lay off to Suarez and let him finish it. Have the two full backs turn to wing backs and support attacking play to threaten the goal more."

David from North Yorkshire feels Liverpool must give the fans a game to remember, as well as hoping that Jamie Carragher gets to feature in the match.

Nigel from Texas said simply: "Attack, attack, attack."

Ste Evans from Liverpool said: "Attack them from the first whistle. An early goal is crucial." while Sam Wilkinson from Morecambe says Cardiff's midfield must be starved of the ball.

Martin Green from Childwall said the Reds must respect Cardiff.

"If we start at a high tempo and stay tight to the Cardiff players, they won't be able to live with our pace and movement upfront. Keep Gerrard sitting with Adam until we are settled or one-up, then let him gradually drift forward and take control of the game.

"Suarez to have a free roll in behind Carroll inter-changing with Downing and Bellamy from both wings. It is imperitive too that Downing doubles up with Johnson to prevent crosses coming in past Johnson."

Maurice Stewart from Wavertree backed a 4-2-3-1 formation, and said: "Adam to set the tempo and try to slide Bellers or Suarez inside the full backs, Jay to win the ball back (and make Charlie's tackles). Agger to occasionally bring the ball out, or try to hit Andy on the diagonal to bring the others into play. Most important - get after 'em early, score quickly and control posession."